Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Dubai Taxi Company in deal to boost mobility services in Ajman

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) has signed an agreement with AJ Industries, an expert in sustainable and innovative automotive solutions in Ajman, in bid to scale its operational expertise, digital platforms and e-hailing capabilities to support the mobility ecosystem in the emirate.

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BNET achieves key safety milestone with over 1m safe work hours

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Bahrain Network (BNET), the national company responsible for providing fiber-based broadband network in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced a significant milestone in occupational safety, surpassing 1,008,873 safe work hours without a single Lost Time Injury (LTI).

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Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy forges partnership with Bahrain Polytechnic

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA) has signed an agreement with Bahrain Polytechnic to strengthen cooperation in the areas of education, training, and applied research and to boost partnerships that contribute to the development of national talent in maritime and engineering sectors.

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Saudi Arabia's flag raised on two vessels

Sun, 31 May 2026

Saudi Arabia's Transport General Authority raised the Saudi flag aboard two vessels at Ras Tanura Port and Jeddah Islamic Port on the Kingdom's eastern and western coasts.

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National Metal Manufacturing unit wins supply contract for Saudi power project

Sun, 31 May 2026

Saudi industrial manufacturer National Metal Manufacturing and Casting Co said its subsidiary has signed a supply contract worth more than SAR10 million with Harbin Electric International Company for equipment to be used in a major power project in the Kingdom.

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AMAK completes incorporation of drilling, exploration unit

Sun, 31 May 2026

Saudi mining company Almasane Alkobra Mining Company (AMAK) said it has completed the incorporation of a wholly owned drilling and exploration services subsidiary, marking a further step in expanding its mining support capabilities.

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China's manufacturing PMI drops in May

Sun, 31 May 2026

China's ​factory activity stalled in May, signalling continued pressure on the sector from weak domestic demand and rising production costs, an official survey showed on Sunday.

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UAE's real GDP in 2025 surges 6.2pc to $517bn

Sun, 31 May 2026

UAE’s real GDP grew by 6.2% in 2025 over the previous year to hit AED1.9 trillion ($517 billion), thus reflecting the effectiveness of the country's strategy to develop a diversified and sustainable economic model, backed by robust growth in non-oil sectors, said a report.

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Inchcape Shipping Services opens new office in Brunei

Sat, 30 May 2026

Inchcape Shipping Services, a leading UK-based port agency and marine services provider, has opened a new office in Brunei Darussalam, strengthening its local presence in a strategically important market for offshore, naval and logistics operations in Southeast Asia.

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EcoModular inks strategic deal to boost modular building projects across GCC

Sat, 30 May 2026

Leading Irish group EcoModular has entered into an agreement with Saudi-based project management consultancy IDS and Latvia's Modul Consult to establish tripartite framework for volumetric modular development across Europe, KSA and the wider GCC region.